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Emmanuel News

T.E.A.M - Together Everyone Achieves More

Friday 28th November 2014

Primary Maths Team Challenge at Hampstead School Four children from Quartz class were delighted to take part in the ‘Primary Maths Team Challenge’ this week for primary schools in Camden. The competition was held at Hampstead Secondary School and had five unique rounds, all of which involved teamwork and solving problems under timed conditions. Out of 16 local schools, Emmanuel came 3rd! We are very proud of the children that took part: Hana, Kyle, Elianna and Lucas. Summing up the day Hana said, "It was very challenging but good fun" and Elianna commented, "You really had to read the questions carefully. We were hoping to come in the top ten so we're really happy that we came third."

Dear Parents/ Carers, We had a focus on ‘E-safety and becoming digital citizens’ throughout the school this week. As you know from recent news reports children being fully aware of how to stay safe when using computers and online is of vital importance. We teach this throughout the year, not just in our themes week, and it is a big part of the new Computing curriculum. Key Stage 1 and 2 took part in a fun workshop which highlighted many important aspects of how to keep safe when using the internet, mobile phones and computer consoles. Please see below for some of their quotes. The parent workshop I led last week for parents is also on the ‘Parent Workshop’ page of our website so do take the time to read this. I will lead another session in the Spring Term. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s use of internet or anything else of this nature please do speak to myself as Child Protection and Safeguarding Designated Person or Ms Przybylska as our Computing Leader. Kind regards, Miss Fitzsimmons

'I learnt that you shouldn't

chat online to friends that

you don't know. '

Emmanuel

‘(The slogan was) Think before you act.’ Iona

The best bit was when

the wolf dressed up as a

rockstar, I learned to

always think before I act

to stay safe.’

Violet

'5* Must see! It had

humour, facts and it

covered serious issues. It

was very informative' -

Jamie F

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Ruby Class Trip to the Post Office

Ruby class took a trip to the

post office as part of their 'The Jolly Postman' topic. They found

out what happens in a post office and how the postman

delivers the post. The children also got to send packages and letters to various destinations!

After School Clubs All clubs will finish the week beginning the 8th December with the following exceptions: Fun Club - There will be no fun club on Wednesday 10th December due to the KS1 nativity. We will run an extra session on Wednesday 17th December to make up for this missed session. Zumba Club - There will be no Zumba club on Wednesday 10th December due to the KS1 nativity. We will run an extra session on Wednesday 17th December to make up for this missed session. Parents and Carers are invited to join this session at 4.15pm to watch Zumba club perform - all welcome! KS1 Karate Club - There will be no KS1 Karate Club on Thursday 11th December. We are currently in discussions with Craig on how this session will be paid back. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding with Karate Club this term. Finally - a gentle reminder that the deadline for club applications for the Spring Term is FRIDAY 5th DECEMBER. No late applications will be accepted. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If a club is full, we will put your child’s name on a waiting list for the Spring Term.

Applying for a Reception place for September 2015? Parents whose children are starting Reception classes in Camden primary schools in September 2015 need to apply by 15th January. Parents or carers can apply online at www.eadmissions.org.uk – and they can name up to six primary schools in the preferences. ‘Starting school in Camden 2015’, the new guide to applying for reception places in our schools is now available on the Council’s website camden.gov.uk/admissions. Parents of children currently in our Diamond Nursery class, please remember you MUST apply for a Reception place for your child. You DO NOT get automatic entry from Diamond to Ruby.

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Road Safety

Please speak to your children about crossing the road safely. We do this in school through our PHSE lessons and assemblies but it is always good to remind them. We have a zebra crossing at the end of Mill Lane which should always be used to keep everyone safe on the road. We spoke to Camden Local Authority last year regarding a School Crossing Patrol at Mill Lane, adjacent to our school, for which a site assessment was undertaken. Unfortunately it did not meet the necessary requirements using the safety GB guidelines for assessing the provision of a school crossing patrol. We will speak to Camden again and keep you informed.

Music Events Monday 1st December 2.50pm in the school hall – Brass Band and Recorder Ensemble Performance. If your child is in one of these groups then you are invited to attend to watch them perform for the school. Monday 15th December – 2pm Junior Choir Singing at the O2 centre in Finchley Road. Come along to support the children! Wednesday 17th December – 10am Infant Choir Singing at the O2 Finchley Road. Come along to support the children! A reminder for those of you who have not yet done so - please return the Music Surveys that were previously sent out. Many thanks.

‘Christmas Jar’ Homework Please look out for the special homework this week which has been set in conjunction with the PFE. We would like children to get a clean jar (jam jar, sauce jar etc) or box or suitable tin (no sharp edges etc) and fill it with something enticing! (NB: WE ARE A NUT FREE SCHOOL - please do not use any containers that used to hold nuts or nut products). The vessel could be filled with: sweets, (new or clean) hair accessories, miniature toys, costume jewellery, loose change, beads, unused crayons or pencils, bath products (bombs, confetti, gels etc.). It may also include items that you might get at a party bag (balloons, bouncy balls, bubble mix, rubbers, pencils, mini notebooks, Christmas decorations, clips and games). Please decorate your jar with a Christmas theme. You can do this by winding strips of paper or ribbon around the jar, topping it with glitter or beads or with cotton wool to look like snow - it's up to you! Please bring your jar into class on Monday 1st December 2014. Children can make more than one jar if they wish. The jars will be raffled off at the Christmas Fair – so look out for the stall!

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Parent Workshop - Wednesday 3rd December at 9am in the Alpha Building The parent workshop on 3rd December is ‘Reading & Writing in Key Stage 1’. This session is for parents/carers of children in Garnet, Emerald and Topaz. Miss Woolliss, our Literacy Leader will lead this session. Come along to this very informative session to find out how we teach reading and writing in KS1, how you can help with comprehension at home and what our ‘Talk For Writing’ approach involves.

Messages from the PFE Advance Warning of our Amazing Silent Auction Prize Thanks to the generosity of Emmanuel School parents we have been given an incredible prize to auction off: ***** 2 tickets to the amazing SOLD-OUT Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball *****“the

UK’s biggest Christmas Party” This is on Sunday 7th December from 4.30 p.m. at the O2 Arena with an amazing line-up including: Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Sigma, Jessie J, Fuse ODG, Rixton, Sam Smith, 5 Seconds of Summer and others. Bidding will be open from Monday 1st December by e-mail to ejwmarshall@virginmedia.com and during the fair. All those at the fair will have the chance to top the highest bid at 4.30 p.m. So don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Christmas Fair Raffle Look out for the latest prizes on the PFE Noticeboard and from your Class Rep!

Eco’s Team Fact of the Week

Don’t dry your clothes on the radiator- it makes your boiler work much

harder and makes the air more humid and feel colder.

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Celebration Assembly Well done to: 28/11/14

Name Reason

Diamond

Wilfred Marshall For good listening and great tidying up!

Kana Iwasawa For being a great friend in Diamond class and good sharing.

Ruby

Ella Dunn For describing 2D and 3D shapes with increasing accuracy.

Cameron Gregory For persevering with his phonics learning.

Garnet

Ben Happold For becoming a more independent learner this week and always trying his best.

Sofia Parker For consistently being an active member of Garnet Class- joining in on the carpet and being a caring friend.

Emerald

Mia McTavish For excellent progress made so far this half term with her writing.

Berta Font For always being determined to succeed and achieve her very best.

Topaz

Dante Dalili For giving oral instructions using time phrases.

Noa Umano For excellent contributions in our carpet sessions.

Amber

Tom Fletcher For showing great perseverance with his measuring activity in mathematics this week.

Amber Dunne-Green For amazing participation and determination in all lessons this week.

Sapphire

Max Hallam For working inquisitively with the roamers this week in our computing lessons.

Oliver Nicholls For excellent contribution on the carpet in all subjects this week.

Quartz

Lily Smith For always participating in church each week with the prayers and the songs.

Leonor Bettencourt For consistently practicing her spellings each week at home, which results in impressive scores in her spelling tests!

Autumn 2nd Half Term Dates Additions/changes highlighted

What is happening? Where? When? Who is involved?

Brass Band & Recorder Ensemble Performance

Omega Hall Monday 1st December 2.50pm

Children in these groups. Parents of these children are welcome to attend.

Local author Jeff Norton visiting to share his new book with Quartz and pupils from Beckford School.

Omega Hall Friday 5th December Quartz Class

Christmas Fair Omega Hall Saturday 6th December Whole School

Key Stage 1 Nativity Play Omega Hall Wednesday 10th December 10am and 4pm

Emerald & half of Garnet (see Garnet list given out separately)

Key Stage 1 Nativity Play Omega Hall Thursday 11th December 10am and 4pm

Topaz & half of Garnet (see Garnet list given out separately)

EYFS Nativity Story Omega Hall Friday 12th December 10am Ruby parents 2.30pm Diamond parents

Key Stage 2 Choir singing Christmas Carols

O2 Centre, Finchley Road

Monday 15th December 2pm

KS2 Choir

Christmas Lunch Alpha and Omega Wednesday 17th December Whole School (if school lunches & those that sign up)

Key Stage 1 Choir singing Christmas Carols

O2 Centre, Finchley Road

Wednesday 17th December 10am

KS1 Choir

Christingle Service Emmanuel Church Thursday 18th December 4pm Whole School

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